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WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC

WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC

FITCHBURG, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-1345572
Regional Funder
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WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC

FITCHBURG, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-1345572
Regional Funder

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Est.

1979

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives within Wisconsin, having paid a total of $261.1K in grants to six grantees in the 2024 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION (WECA) WAS CREATED TO MEET THE PROFESSIONAL NEEDS OF ADULTS WHO NURTURE AND TEACH WISCONSIN'S YOUNG CHILDREN BY OFFERING A RICH CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. CRITICAL TO WECA'S MISSION IS INITIATING AND INVESTING IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT IMPROVE TEACHER RETENTION, GROW THE EDUCATION LEVEL OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKFORCE, AND INCREASE THE AVERAGE WAGE FOR THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE THROUGH SKILL DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL MENTORING AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY. WECA'S DIVERSE MEMBERS MODEL EXCELLENCE THROUGH THEIR INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD. WECA IS THE WISCONSIN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC).
Total Funding Given

$261.1K

2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

6

Median 1st year grant
$70.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$31.2K
R
Ruth Schmidt
Board Member
T
Tim Bartholow
Board Member
Y
Yimma Davila Castro
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC?
No. WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC give?
WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC make each year?
In 2024, WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $261 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC, DANE COUNTY PARENT COUNCIL INC, and COLLEGE OF THE MENOMINEE NATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC?
WISCONSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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